Rhythm & Boobies: Robin Thicke Strips It Down In New Video For "Blurred Lines" - NSFW

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I obviously slept on this so apologies for being behind the thong on this one. This Pharrell Williams produced track comes off smoothly like anything the man touches. I'm sure he was told to keep his hands to himself during the shoot for the "Blurred Lines" video.

Friday Flashback - Striping For Your Pleasure Edition

The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

With Jack White poised to take the #1 chart spot in several countries thanks to his new record, I decided to bring out a classic Stripes track from the excellent "Elephant" released in 03. "Seven Nation Army" is a classic rocker from the Detroit power duo and features a video with mind bending visuals.

I feel for White since he confessed that he really, really misses the White Stripes. After listening to "Blunderbuss", the feeling is mutual. 

-Paqman

Jack White Builds Buzz for Blunderbuss

SNL Appearance, Videos, and Unconventional Promo Leading Up to April 24 Album Release Date

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Jack White continues to build steam towards the launch of his debut solid album Blunderbuss, set for release on April 24.

Friday Flashback - Dreaming B.I.G. Edition

The Notorious B.I.G - Sky's The Limit (Featuring 112)

Heading back to '97 with this one, when Bad Boy ruled the world and hip hop music was attaining unprecedented popularity.

One of the more underrated album tracks from Notorious B.I.G.'s everlasting classic Life After Death LP.

-Turnbull

Friday Flashback - UK Pretty Boy Garage Edition

Craig David – Fill Me In

Do you guys remember Craig David?  Whatever happened to this guy??  

The Brit took the North American music scene by storm back around 2000-2001 with his soulful croon and boyish good looks on his debut album Born To Do It.

"Fill Me In," the album's first single, blended R&B with the “Garage” (also known as 2-Step) sound that was blowing up in the UK at the time (Garage is pronounced like it rhymes with "carriage")

I remember so many girls loving him off back then .... it was pretty annoying to tell you the truth!

I know he put out a couple more records after his debut, but not much has been heard from him in recent years.  Reports indicate that a new record may surface this year.

We shall see...

-Turnbull

Jeremy Lin Has Knicks Fans Going 'Linsane'

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New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin is on fire as of late!

The second year player and Harvard graduate has been carrying the squad recently, as top stars Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire have been out of the lineup.

New Black Keys' Video: "Gold On The Ceiling"

When it comes to their music or otherwise, The Black Keys can be a divisive band around these parts. Evidence of this being shown by Paq's previous post on the group.

I, however, am diggin' the quality of their new video for 2nd single "Gold On The Ceiling," taken from their latest LP El Camino.

I can't tell you the last music video that I've actually liked.  I almost feel like the music video is a dead artform.  In fact, despite being a fan of their studio albums and live shows, I've never really enjoyed The Keys' previous videos either. To me, they have this certain awkward clumsiness to them that I'm just not feelin'.

But this latest clip focuses mostly on the band in live performance; a good portion of it is footage taken from their record release show at Webster Hall in NYC earlier this year.

It's so interesting to see a band hit a point in their career when it dawns on them that "hey, we're gettin' pretty big now, aren't we?" and I think this video captures that feeling.

-Turnbull

Toronto Teens Send Lego Man On Space Voyage

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From cp24.com:

TORONTO — Two Scarborough high school chums have taken their love for science to new heights.

Matthew Ho and Asad Muhammad, both 17, figured out how to get a Lego man to boldly go where few have gone before -- by launching him into space on a helium balloon.

And they managed to capture the entire amazing voyage on video.

The flight of the Lego man -- seen proudly holding a Canadian flag as the world gradually drops away below him -- can be viewed on YouTube.

The Lego man can be seen soaring above the clouds and then floating in front of a glowing blue earth before the balloon bursts and he begins descending.

The two Grade 12 students at Agincourt Collegiate Institute used some cameras, some Lego blocks and various other bits and pieces to assemble their craft.

-Turnbull

NBA Season to Launch on Christmas Day with 5-Game Sked

B-ball is back, but are Fans Ready to Forgive?

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The National Basketball Players Association and franchise owners have resolved their differences, ending the labour dispute that has resulted in an abbreviated regular season (66 games)

The season will kick off on Christmas Day with an unprecedented "quintuple header."

Action will start with the Boston Celtics visiting Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks, followed by the Miami Heat heading to the Lone Star State for a showdown against the defending NBA Champions, Dallas Mavericks.

Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls will then square off against Kobe Bean Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.  The 8pm contest pits the Orlando Magic against the "youngry" Oklahoma City Thunder.

The final game of the day has the Los Angeles Clippers, with newly acquired point guard Chris Paul, and reigning Rookie of the Year award-winner Blake Griffin traveling to the Bay Area to battle against Monta Ellis and the Golden State Warriors.

I'm finding myself rather indifferent about the start of the season.  My attitude might change as the season progresses, and I get used to seeing basketball again.  But these sports labour disputes leave a bad taste in my mouth, especially when games are lost (at least the NFL got there shit together without losing games - not even in the preseason).

The NBA has it's work cut out for itself as it tries to regain the trust of its fans, myself included.

I'll start with the Christmas Day sked, then roll from there.

Click the jump below to check out a video preview of the opening day's games:

Upstart Comedian Kenny Brooks Kills It in Hilarious Door-to-Door Sales Video

Keep the name Kenny Brooks on your radar as a up-and-comer to watch in the world of comedy.  He's creating quite the stir with this hilarious online video, which depicts Brooks as a door-to-door salesman.

Stick with all 7 minutes of this one....It's worth it!



-Turnbull

Friday Flashback - Haven't Heard This Track in like, Forever.....Edition

Urban Dance Squad - "Deeper Shade of Soul"

This one goes back to 1989, and was the debut single from the Dutch band's Mental Floss for the Globe record.

It did pretty good on the US chart, reaching the #21 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Somethin' a little warm & breezy for a chilly November day.

-Turnbull

Black Keys Announce Plans for Blakroc 2 Release

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Having already completed their seventh album and follow-up to 2010's Brothers, which will be released later this year, the Black Keys have announced that another Blakroc project is forthcoming, entitled Blakroc 2.

Details on an actual release date have not been announced.

Damon Dash is once again overseeing the project, and the list of reported guest MCs includes Talib Kweli, U-God, Jim Jones, Jay Electronica, Curren$y, Sean Price, The Cool Kids, OC, and Wiz Khalifa.

What do you think of the announced collaborations?  Be sure to leave us your comments/thoughts.

Take the jump to check out the teaser video:

Friday Flashback - Smooth Good Friday Edition

The Roots "What They Do"


Your "How To" guide for making the perfect Hip Hop video.  Taken from their 1996 classic album Illadelph Halflife.


Happy Good Friday too all.


-Turnbull